Zhenlu Pass Literally "Pass for Suppressing the Barbarians." Previously, the captains assigned here were mostly appointed by the local command. However, after the 7th year of the Jiajing era [1528], regulations required their names to be formally submitted to the throne for recommendation as Regional Coordinators.

Changping was a critical strategic location northwest of Beijing, serving as the administrative headquarters for the defense of the Ming Tombs and the vital Juyong Pass corridor.

One Regional Commander

Grand General for Regional Defense Zongbing Guan: The highest-ranking military officer in a specific frontier defense zone. In the past, there was also a Deputy Regional Commander and a Military Overseer. In the 38th year of the Jiajing era [1559], the position of Deputy Regional Commander was abolished, and the Overseer’s title was changed to this current rank.

The Regional Commander is stationed within the city of Changping and operates under the authority of the Governor-General. His command includes the Assistant Regional Commanders, Mobile Corps Commanders, and Garrison Commanders of the Tianshou Mountain The site of the Ming Imperial Tombs., Gonghua City, Huanghua Town, and Juyong Pass regions. His jurisdiction extends from Zhenbian City in the west to the Bohai Outpost in the east; all passes and strategic points within this range are under his leadership. Currently, border troops from other garrisons who have been rotated in to guard the capital are not under his direct jurisdiction.

Three Regional Vice Commanders

Assistant Regional Commander of Juyong Pass This post was formerly designated for a Regional Vice Commander, but in the 41st year of the Jiajing era [1562], it was changed to an Assistant Regional Commander.
He oversees three specific garrisons: Shixiayu, Huilingkou, and Badaying.
Garrison Commanders.